1. Human Anatomy: Assessment in Memory Recall Certificate of College Teaching and Learning Khameeka Kitt-Hopper 1/6/16

2. Human Anatomy Course Bio 2205 – Upper Division (lecture-based) Biology, Kinesiology, Pre-nursing majors 23 students – Fall 2015 Met 2x per week – 75 min Lab accompanied lecture - 1.5 hours/week

3. Learning Outcomes Locate and characterize the gross anatomical features of human organ systems and relate their structure to function and disease. Identify and name tissue types and locate their presence within major organs. Demonstrate practicable analytical skills and study habits consistent with success in a detailed, challenging science course.

4. Human Anatomy Hierarchal Structure of Organization

6. The Human Skeleton The Cranial Nerves.

7. Superficial Muscles of the Body

11. Ebbinghaus Forgetting Curve How easily do we forget a new piece of information? Escala Educational Services LLC All Rights Reserved What needs to happen in class? Self-assess at least once every single class session Followed by deliberate practice once every 24 hours thereafter

12. Learning Assessment Exercises Assess student’s skills in problem solving and memory recall Practice in organizing information Illustrates the importance of structure  function Memory Matrix

13. Molding the Brain Neuroplasticity – Neurons realign anatomical connections (synapses) based on sensory input Memory is created and stored in the brain Synaptic Plasticity

14. Organizational Charts Memory Matrix: – 2-dimensional diagram (rows and columns) to organize information and illustrate relationships Assess ability to recall content and display skill in organizing information (constant exposure) – Example: Cranial nerves, Muscles, Organ systems Defining a Features Matrix: – Categorizes concepts according to the presence (+) or absence (-) of important defining features Distinguish between similar concepts – Example: Parasympathetic and Sympathetic Systems (ANS)

17. Flashcards

18. Exam Study Questions

20. The Numbers… Exam Breakdown: -Exam 1: Tissues and Bones -Exam 2: Muscles and Nerves -Exam 3: Organ Systems Part 1 -Exam 4: Organ Systems Part 2 Exam Content: Multiple choice True/False Fill-in-Blanks Short Answer Organizational/Defining Charts Compare/Contrast N = 23

21. Objective vs. Subjective Exam Breakdown: -Exam 1: Tissues and Bones -Exam 2: Muscles and Nerves -Exam 3: Organ Systems Part 1 -Exam 4: Organ Systems Part 2 Objective = Multiple Choice Subjective = Compare and Contrast, Organizational charts, Flow Charts, Defining Matrix Features N = 23

22. Final Conclusions Incorporating memory matrix organizational charts increased overall student understanding – Significant increase in overall exam scores (after Exam 2) Organizational charts and compare/contrast diagrams improved subjective exam scores – Objective scores maintained throughout semester Passing rate = 75% (not bad considering all the whining )

23. Future Work Practice incorporating memory matrix charts during lecture Implement homework assignment to be completed before lecture – familiarize students with content Memory recall exercises at beginning of lecture – Questions, flow charts, etc.

24. Questions?